Here comes the sun Photo

Photographer’s Note

I recently returned from a roadtrip to Grand Canyon. But, oddly, i find that the coolest pics are from the trip rather than from the destination. This one, for example, was snapped behind a gas station at a small town on Route 66.

I wanted a powerful pic with lots of lens-glare and popping colours. The low angle allowed me to do this on still get some details in the snow.

Just the usual crop, levels, curves and sharpening drill.

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fooeleen (713) 2005-01-25 23:49

hi Mikkel, this is an impressive shot...i have to squint my eyes from the glare:)and i love it's contrasting blue sky and pale ground. i must agree, sometimes the journey is much more worthwhile that the destination.have a nice day.

mdchachi (1611) 2005-01-31 10:50

Good job shooting into the sun yet still capturing good snow detail. Also good job with the composition, fitting the sun into a spot surrounded by trees.

caliane (610) 2005-01-31 10:54

is it cold or hot? as we see heaps of snow obviously it's cold, but the sun is shining so strongly and the deep blue sky seems a nice hot day.

kmarscher (2881) 2006-02-01 13:39

I am experimenting with sunbursts. Great shot.

I'm studying up and read where if you shoot towards the sun, try and place so that it's rays just peak out behind a tree limb to get the most burst with the least flare. My next assignment...

Excellent texture to the snowfall.